The fastest man in the West meets his match in this deliciously clever original tall tale—perfect for the Common Core classroom.<br><br>With his extra-long legs, Jackrabbit McCabe can outrun anything on the American frontier: horses, trains, and even twisters. So of course, everyone in the town of Windy Flats always counts on his speed when a message has to get out fast. Then something new comes to town: the telegraph, which can send Morse code messages with the speed of electricity. At first, no one believes the newfangled contraption can deliver a message quicker than Jackrabbit. . . . But in a race between man and machine, who will be left in the dust? <br><br>An author's note includes information about the invention of the telegraph, a Morse code key, and a riddle written in Morse code for kids to transcribe.<br><br>&quot;A strikingly accomplished debut.... A terrific tall tale about the costs and opportunities of technology.&quot; —<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, Starred<br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i>